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The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach

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TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach

Summary:
The Dolphin - 250m walk to Rye bay beach, 8 mins drive to the Peninsula Hot Springs
Newly Built Nov 17, updated Mar 18
2 Bedrooms 1 Bath

Family friendly, full linens provided, professionally cleaned, split systems AC/heater, large private 150m2 courtyard, private outdoor deck/dining area, BBQ, outdoor hot/cold shower, ceiling fan, kitchen, indoor fireplace, bath tub, onsite parking with space for boats. The Dolphin is 1 of 2 side-by-side townhouses on the site.

The Space:
Salvage of a Mornington Peninsula Beach Shack
MP Cottages was originally a humble beach shack that has now been tastefully restored into the charming cottage it is today. The cottages boast elements of its original features, including Tasmanian oak floorboards, combined with contemporary features that include a modern kitchen and bathroom.

A Quiet Family Holiday or Romantic Get-away
The Dolphin is best suited for small families or couples. It is only a flat 250m walk to the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. Families and their pets play in the shallow water of the beaches. It is in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, where locals and visitors are living in the same pocket.

The Space
The home has plenty of space with an open plan living area, comprising of kitchen, living area with a 55” TV, indoor fireplace and a ceiling fan. The kitchen has a cook top, fridge/freezer, rangehood, mixer with water filter and oven. It has a total of 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 singles and a TV/DVD combo. They all have split system AC/heaters. The living room has a bi-folding door access to the deck and private courtyard. There is an outdoor hot/cold shower which is very handy after a day on the beach. There is a large bathroom with a wet area comprising of a shower and a freestanding bathtub. We supply soap, shampoo and conditioner. We also provide a drying rack and clips for your beach clothing.

Private Courtyard
There is plenty of space for your children and furry friend to run around and play while you sit and enjoy the sunshine from our large deck and courtyard. The courtyard can be viewed from the living room, through its 3 meters bifolding doors which can be fully opened up. It has 2 meters high brush fence all around for your privacy. The courtyard is 150+ square meters in size with room for some father-son footy! There is a set of outdoor dining furniture for 4 and BBQ on our deck.

For children we also provide high chairs, bowls, cups, toys and books. There are also DVDs and board games for the family. For your furry friends we provide a bowl, a blanket, a towel, a brush and some toys. We don’t allow pets getting onto our furnitures. We use vacuum cleaner with allergy filter to remove animal hair as much as possible.

Full Linen and Professional Operation
Full linens is provided (towels, bed linens, pillows, blankets, quilts). The place is professionally cleaned, inspected and prepared before each stay. We learn your time of arrival and switch lights, AC/fan on prior.

Vehicle and Boat Parkings
Our premise provides onsite parking. It has a 3 meters wide vehicle gate which comes with a coded padlock. It has 2 meters high fence along its street facing boundaries. It has space to park at least one vehicle, or your boat, jet ski and kayaks. Your privacy is our priority.

Cottages Location and Site Plan
The Dolphin is located in Rye, Victoria. It is just 250m from the Rye bay beach, a flat 800m walk to nearby shops, cafes, supermarket and restaurants. It is one of 2 side-by-side cottages on the premise.

Update 22/3/2018: We completed upgrades including improved sound proofing, mixer with water filter, new sofa, iron & ironing board, plus many small enhancements, addressed our guests’ feedback.

Guest Access:
The entire house, onsite parking, and yard.

Other Things to Note:
Pets are allowed but our backyard is not 100% fully fenced. Shouldn't be a problem if your furry friend isn't an escape artist or have that demeanor as it is just a hole under the gate but still not 100% fully fenced nonetheless.

We don't rent to students group and will not allow for parties nor schoolies. We don't rent to parents who book for their children to stay, which violates the insurance which protects our guests.

** PLEASE NOTE: if guests get locked out of the apartment, we may be able to help with spare key but we will have to charge a service fee for the time and delivery (pending availability and distance). After 8 pm and on the weekend, rates may go up. If we are not able to help, it will be the guest’s responsibility to call a locksmith at their own cost. **

Lost key penalty - $300

** We aren't able to provide firewood for guests so it will be guest's responsibility to supply to their own needs **

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,382 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosebud West Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located in Rye, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rye Beach, Rosebud Beach and Tootgarook Wetlands. The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
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7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

Great location & comfortable accommodation
A neat property with comfortable beds & a lovely bathroom. The fridge is a bar fridge. It is located in a quite street & a 10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel W.

Family stay
We enjoyed our stay at Dolphin house but we were a bit disappointed in some things lacking for our family. While it is pet friendly accommodation, we found dog faeces all on the lawn (my kids were dodging to play outside), there were some missing dinner sets, soap was listed for showering and was absent and family friendly items listed, were minimal (games and movies), with one game/one dvd. It was close to where we wanted to be for a good price, but for our family weekend away, we were disappointed that items were lack lustre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marina L.

Nice little cottage/re-vamped beach house
The cottage was quite comfortable, note the main bedroom had a double bed, the second bedroom, 2 single beds. Not many properties have double beds any more, mostly Queen or King size beds. It was a little strange that the entry to the cottage was via the second bedroom, if anyone was sleeping in that room it would be an issue. Need to provide your own firewood, it was in the Ts&Cs but I didn't see it. All in all a lovely stay for two good friends and a dog, very pet friendly with fences and gates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024